Why upsc is considered the toughest exam in the whole world?
Last Updated: 29.06.2025 06:32

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And, so I began preparing for the exam with high hopes and determination.
In my head, it was a do-or-die situation for me.
“But, it is nearly impossible for one to predict who will make it to the ‘holy list’. Yes! I can say that if an aspirant who has done X, Y, and Z can increase their chances of selection, but it is just not enough. There is always a matter of luck (or, probability).”
2017 June - I appeared for the first time for the UPSC Prelims (after a year-long preparation)
Also, simultaneously prepared for other exams
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I said, “Yes! I believe so.”
I lacked a mentor when I needed one.
500 students in each batch. God forbid if you were late to the class - you would have to push your way through the seats. (Old aspirants reading this know which institute I am talking about).
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Do drop in a message, would be happy to talk.
I parked my cycle near one of the parks en route to my PG.
This exam has its own way of humbling you.
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And crushed myself and ‘my expectations’ on it.
I hurriedly opened the holy PDF.
I write answers on Quora that help UPSC and other government exam aspirants.
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“All of these students are great from an academic point of view. They have always scored 90%+ during their school days, some have even scored 9.6 CGPA and above during their 10th boards.”
I was determined to clear the exam and then go back home.
Your credentials do not matter!
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I had heard rumours going around that the results had been declared.
And entered the park.
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The struggle was real. The teacher would non stop go through his lecture, and explain the concepts/ theory/ ideas etc.
I was constantly staring into the ground
And..
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Found an empty bench..
“Suryansh, let me tell you something. Do you feel the best of the best students from all over India prepare for this examination?”
But, then it hit me hard.
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I prepared for the next 3 years (2016 to 2019)
So, yes, the UPSC is considered the toughest exam in the world because there is a ‘luck’ factor coupled with subjectivity in the exam process.
Cleared multiple of them
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A gazillion thoughts running through my mind.
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Relatively in a better position after my exam failures, but a void still exists!
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Thousands of students swarming in Old Rajendra Nagar.
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I did not move for the next 30 minutes..
I joined two coaching institutes - One for mains preparation and one for my optional subject.
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Immediately after this conversation, I left the institute.
The batch sizes were huge!
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All the best!
I looked around me
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If we haven’t met, my name is Suryansh Sodhani.
Appeared for the exam and instantly knew I would not be making it this time!
It was summertime in Delhi. I was allotted a far-off centre in Najafgarh.
“I have more than 20+ years of teaching experience.”
Anyway!
So, hopefully, my answers help aspirants who need help.
It lasted approximately 10 months.
I vividly remember that evening.
I was cycling from one of my coaching institutes back to my PG.
A sense of grief and toil had taken over me.
It is almost impossible.
Dare you, peep in your neighbour's notebook. After all, it is a national-level competitive exam - people tend to be extremely competitive. Tough days…
And, I had not made it.
All achievers in their own way.
This exam has an element of probability that no one can predict.
You would have to be on your toes. If your mind drifts apart for even a second, you will lose your chain of thoughts and notes.
I remember the very next day my coaching institute professor telling me -
In case you are wondering, how did my story end?
Each class used to be 2.5 hours each. Making it a total of 5 hours of coaching classes daily. The classes used to be 7 days a week.
Searched for my roll number.
After checking the PDF, I chained my cycle to a lamp post ..
Nevertheless, I hustled my way through the coaching program.
I was alone in Delhi back then
“I, too, was an aspirant, 20 years back. I have met board toppers, state board toppers, and college toppers with more than 9+ CGPA who prepare for this exam.”
Cut to 2-3 months post prelims. Results were declared.
I did not go back to my home.
Dropped them
This is the very reason you will hear IIT, IIM, AIIMS graduates failing to clear the UPSC.
If one says, they can help you crack the exam with X AIR, it is difficult to do so.